Hi guys- OK, we know there's tons of writing talent on this list, as evidenced by the proliferation of poems, heartfelt goodbyes to departed fuzzies, and the posts from a certain someone (who shall remain nameless) that result in dangerous close calls with the bathroom functions! So how's about I challenge you to see who can come up with the best "Ferret Haiku"? The guidelines: haiku is a 17-syllable poem, consisting of a 5-syllable line, followed by a 7-syllable line, then a final 5-syllable line. (there are other versions, which I don't want to debate about; let's stick with this one, OK?) BIG can judge, if he would be so kind, and I will send a quilted appliqued ferret wall-hanging to the winner (and two smaller ones to the second and third prize winners)! You can even specify the colors so that it goes with your decor!! Here's my starting haiku. Who can top it?: Poop sits on my floor. Black eyes soft and innocent, "I did not do that." C'mon, let's see what else we've got!! Some springtime fun to bring out the creativity!! Heather W. in Massachusetts [Moderator's note: I can find judges if you wish, but it wouldn't be fair for me to do it since I'd know who sent them in. Unless people would like to send them all to one source and that source would forward them to me anonymously. If not, I'll find a couple of victims. Err.. I mean judges. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 3744]